Ecopedagogical physical activity program based on Lampung cultural landscapes to improve students’ moral and environmental awareness
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v78.118210Keywords:
Ecopedagogy, physical education, Lampung cultural landscape, environmental awareness, moral development, Piil Pesenggiri, culturally responsive pedagogyAbstract
Introduction: Sustainability education in Physical Education (PE) remains largely conceptual and classroom-centered, limiting opportunities for embodied ecological learning. Lampung’s cultural landscapes offer experiential spaces that integrate movement, heritage, and moral reflection within structured PE contexts.
Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate an ecopedagogical physical activity program grounded in Lampung cultural landscapes to enhance students’ moral awareness and environmental responsibility.
Methodology: A mixed-method design was employed involving 118 lower-secondary students who participated in a six-week intervention. The program included heritage trail walking, mindful ecological movement, cooperative tasks inspired by Piil Pesenggiri values (Juluk Adek, Nemui Nyimah, Nengah Nyappur, and Sakai Sambayan), and reflective outdoor activities. Quantitative data were collected using validated moral and environmental awareness scales, complemented by qualitative reflections and observations.
Results: Statistical analysis indicated significant improvements in environmental responsibility and moral awareness following the intervention. Qualitative findings revealed increased ecological empathy, strengthened cultural identity, and enhanced cooperative behavior among participants.
Conclusions: Lampung’s cultural landscapes function effectively as experiential ecopedagogical environments where physical activity mediates moral reflection and ecological consciousness. The study offers a culturally grounded PE model integrating movement, local heritage, and eco-moral learning within sustainable education frameworks.
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